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GOLDFINCH is very proud to present The World Is a Different Place, a solo exhibition of recent drawings, screen prints, digital prints, Xerox prints and a comic by Damon Locks, a Chicago visual artist, musician, sound artist, deejay, and educator whose multifarious endeavors epitomize the fluid, trans-disciplinary and socially-engaged nature of today's most vital artistic practices. The exhibition will focus on Locks' visual artwork, and will also feature several large-scale color photographs documenting his recent collaborations with the youth dance company Move Me Soul and musician Damien Thompson.
The World Is a Different Place is the first exhibition to focus solely on Damon Locks' visual artwork. Along with numerous examples of his original drawings, prints and collage pieces, this presentation will include a resource room curated by Locks containing books, art, record covers, and other materials the artist wishes to share with visitors.
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Hey people, looking to hit. I like siesta, payne, arlington. Txt me or call to set up a time. 9413016743
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Hey, Terry.
Man, I WAS in Sarasota for Christmas. I didn't have your new number and your facebook page was dead. I really wanted to hit with you while there. Unfortunately, I was suffering from a back problem almost the whole time. Anyway, I hope you're doing well. I will be sure to get ahold of you next time I'm in Sarasota. I thought maybe you moved back North. My number is 206-388-6377. Peace.
Hey Terry, Got your message a couple of weeks ago but was out of town... Looking to play tennis day or night. I live around Tuttle and Bee Ridge so can play anywhere around Sarasota. Email if youre still around and want to play.... Phil
i hope you are well. i'm in seattle playing lots of tennis through tennistour.org. it's no good in sarasota. tampa is good. anyway, i hope you're playing. i've played a wide variety of players here and feel i've made some progress. i'm still a 4.0 minus/low at this point. let me know how things are going. miss you, man.
Yo Terry! Yeah I'm up for hitting again, its been a while! Whats your phone number now?
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In SECTION VI. "Of the Progress and Termination of Despotism" of his pioneering work of "philosophical history," Adam Ferguson reflects on how free and prosperous nations might step-by-step degenerate into despotism:
We have already observed, that where men are remiss or corrupted, the virtue of their leaders, or the good intention of their magistrates, will not always secure them in the possession of political freedom. Implicit submission to any leader, or the uncontrouled exercise of any power, even when it is intended to operate for the good of mankind, may frequently end in the subversion of legal establishments. This fatal revolution, by whatever means it is accomplished, terminates in military government; and this, though the simplest of all governments, is rendered complete by degrees.
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So when I see this photograph while reading the paper one day, and subsequently receive an email about it, well, I had little reply. The email from an old friend and scribe in Manhattan, typed with as much humor blended into belittling as doable, asked me if this event was on my 2010 calendar. The subject line read: Another justification for avoiding the South. I am sure he meant it in jest.
No, in fact, she was not. But bless your heart Barbara "Redneck Queen" Bailey for being a fierce competitor. If you are going to enter the Mud Pit Belly Flop contest at the Summer Redneck Games, it is good to walk away the champion. And she has won this contest many times.


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Martyr Julian of Tarsus, in Cilicia - Troparion & Kontakion
Troparion — Tone 4
Your holy martyr Julian, O Lord, / through his suffering has received an incorruptible crown from You, our God. / For having Your strength, he laid low his adversaries, / and shattered the powerless boldness of demons. / Through his intercessions save our souls!
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Let us all worthily praise Julian today, / the unconquerable pious warrior and seeker of truth; / to him let us cry out: / pray to Christ God for us all.


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Gary Principal has been an integral part of the Stanford University Libraries for the last 32 years - all of them in the same position as Shipper/Receiver in the mail room. He retires this week. As an important contributor to these processes, his influences helping to keep mail room operations flowing will always be valued and remembered. Gary's hard work, commitment, and dedication will be greatly missed.
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I am trying to do the stated problem in Hatcher:
Show $H_1(X,A) = 0$ iff $H_1(A) \to H_1(X)$ is surjective and each path component of $X$ contains at most one path component of $A$.
Now I have reduced the problem to showing that $i_\ast : H_0(A) \to H_0(X)$ injective iff each path component of $X$ contains at most one path component of $A$. This comes from looking at the end of the LES of the pair $(X,A)$:
$$\ldots \to H_1(X) \to H_1(X,A) \to H_0(A) \to H_0(X) \to H_0(X,A) \to 0$$
Now one direction I have shown, the other that is giving me trouble is the converse. That is if $i_\ast$ is not injective then there is a path component of $X$ that contains at least two path components of $A$. I have the following:
Suppose $i_\ast$ is not injective. Then there is a $\tau \in C_0(A)$ such that $[\tau \circ i] = 0$ but $[\tau] \neq 0$. That is to say, $\tau \circ i = \partial(\sigma)$ for some $\sigma \in C_1(X)$ but $\tau$ is not the boundary of any $\sigma'\in C_1(A)$. However I'm confused because to me the only way for $\tau \circ i$ to be the boundary of a singular $1$ - simplex $\sigma$ in $X$ is if $\sigma$ is a loop. What's wrong here?


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They're baaack! I've neglected to compile my favorites for several weeks but I'm back to it, as long as you like it.
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- Green Leaf Lettuce
- Mini Romaine
- Hot House Tomato
- Green Kale
- Seedless Cucumber
- Cauliflower
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- Green Onions
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Why Share the Gospel – Scripture Story and Object Lesson
- Print pictures from Doctrine-and-Covenant-Stories. Divide each picture page by cutting on the dotted lines.
- Gather ingredients to make a chocolate cake. Also collect a mixing bowl, a spoon, and a few extra odd items such as pickles, mustard, etc.
Scripture Story – Apostasy and Restoration
(Teach the following story using the pictures from Doctrine and Covenants Stories as visual aids. Read the following corresponding text as you show the pictures to the family.)
#1) The gospel has been on the earth since the time of Adam, whenever there has been a righteous man who has authority to administer in God's name, and a people who are willing to listen to and accept the gospel.
#2) When people reject and rebel against the commandments of God, they are in a state of apostasy (a turning away from truth). They lose the blessings of divine guidance and authority. This happened several times during the Old Testament time period. Another time period apostasy occurred was after the Savior was resurrected.
#3) After Jesus' death and resurrection, the apostles continued to teach people about Jesus and his gospel. Many people joined the church, but soon apostasy began to creep into the church. Some of the people began to turn away from the truth and teach false ideas based on their old religious beliefs.
#4) During this time period, there was also persecution going on from outside the church. Many church members were persecuted and killed because of their beliefs. One by one the apostles were all killed by these persecutors. After the apostles died, the priesthood keys and authority were no longer on the earth. Because of the wicked state of the people, they were not restored to the earth at that time. Without prophets and apostles to lead and guide, more and more error crept into church doctrine. Knowledge and understanding about many important doctrines were lost, including the knowledge of the purpose of life.
#5) Ordinances were also changed. Baptisms began to be preformed on babies instead of waiting until a child had grown to the age of accountability. Baptisms also began to be done by sprinkling water instead of by immersion. Because of the changes to doctrine and ordinances, and the loss of priesthood keys and authority, the true church was no longer on the earth.
Object Lesson
Show the family the chocolate cake ingredients you gathered. Tell them you don't have the recipe, but it doesn't matter because you think you can remember how to do it. Tell them you also want to make a few changes and add some things to the cake that you think will make it taste better. Mix ingredients in random amounts, and add a few of the extra items. Ask the family if they think your concoction will make a delicious chocolate cake? Why not? Without the right ingredients and recipe, the end result won't be as hoped for.
Tell the family that just as the cake needed the correct ingredients, it is also necessary for a church to consist of the correct components, which includes correct doctrines and ordinances, and power and authority from God.
- How and when was the gospel of Jesus Christ restored to the earth again? In 1830, through Joseph Smith
#6) When Joseph Smith was young, he noticed how the different churches interpreted the same things in different ways. He wanted to know which of all the teachings and churches were correct.
#7) As he prayed for an answer, God the Father and Jesus Christ appeared to him. The restoration process then began. Joseph Smith, who had been chosen for this responsiblity because of his faithfulness in the preexistence, helped restore the gospel of Jesus Christ to the earth once again. Because of the restoration we now have vital truths, knowledge, and the true priesthood authority that had been lost.


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Corinthians' Peruvian front man Paolo Guerrero has every reason to be pleased with life right now. Shrugging off the lingering effects of a knee injury that almost ruled him out of the FIFA Club World Cup Japan 2012, the Timão talisman scored the goal that took the Brazilians into the final and then struck another in Sunday's showpiece to win them the trophy for a second time.
Guerrero's powerful, close-range header brought European champions Chelsea to their knees and gave South American football its first world title in six years.
FIFA.com caught up with the celebrating matchwinner for an interview in which he discussed his vital second-half strike and his injury scare, before sending a message to the people of Peru.
FIFA.com: Paolo, congratulations. Has the fact that you're world champions sunk in yet?
Paolo Guerrero: I'm getting used to it, yes. I'm very happy. I'm thrilled. We've worked very hard to win this title and we made a huge effort and a big sacrifice. The time has come now to celebrate and that's just what we need.
Talk us through the goal. Do you remember it clearly or has it gone a bit hazy with all the excitement?
To tell you the truth, I don't really remember the move that led up to it. I think it came from the left. Danilo got on the ball and got a shot off but they charged it down, didn't they? What I remember is the ball hanging there in front of me, just waiting for me to nod it over the line.
What was going through your mind at that moment?You need to keep as cool as possible in a situation like that. There's barely any time to think. You just have to put it away any which way you can. I think it ended up going in off the crossbar. Yes, you have to keep a clear head and make the right decision in a matter of seconds. I had no option but to get my head on it, and luckily it went in.
We've worked very hard to win this title and we made a huge effort and a big sacrifice. The time has come now to celebrate and that's just what we need.
It was said in the build-up to the final that Corinthians were a defensive side. Did you hear anyone saying that and did it motivate you?
Well I can only speak for myself and the fact is I didn't hear anything like that. I think every coach has their particular way of doing things and their own way of stopping the opposition. Defensive or not, we won the title, and that's all that matters.
Did you know that it had been six years since a South American side won this title?
Of course! The Professor (Corinthians coach Tite) mentioned that a lot in his team talks and it was an extra motivation for us. We are happy and proud to have won this tournament for South America. You should have seen the dressing room: everyone was so delighted, celebrating with the trophies. I won one myself (the adidas Bronze Ball) and that's made me even happier.
Did you think you were going to miss the tournament because of your knee problems?
I can tell you now that I was very scared when I picked up the injury. Thank God I was able to recover in time and be fit for both games. I didn't want to miss them for anything in the world.
How is your knee now? You were hobbling as you left the pitch.
It's a bit sore but I'm not worried about that. I can't put into words how it feels to win a trophy like this. Whatever injury I've got, it doesn't matter. It was worth it. For me the most important thing is that we're the world champions. The rest can wait.
One last question. You were celebrating with the Peruvian flag afterwards. Can you picture how they're celebrating this win?
I really care about Peru, my country, and it's always with me. I'd like to dedicate this title to them as well, to all the people of Peru.


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The hotel is even better now, as we just completely remodeled the hotel in Jan 2020. We offer 28 very comfortable & clean rooms. All with beautiful Guatemalan typical furniture & fabrics. All rooms have cable TV, Wi-Fi & new anti-stress beds.
For your convenience, we offer private airport pickups for $37. This price is for 1 to 3 hotel guest. For larger groups, it is $8 extra per person. To arrange this, please write us an email at hotelsanjorge@hotmail
We have different options for each need, all of them to make your stay pleasant and comfortable. If you are coming with little ones, we have a family friendly environment in our hotel with lots of garden space to play. There is a real friendly atmosphere and a since of being at home here. With many common areas in the hotels, you have the opportunity to meet many different & interesting people. Throughout the hotel you can enjoy comfortable places to rest. Serve yourself a drink from the courtesy coffee station, and choose a place to relax. Sit by the fountain in the beautiful garden and listen to the songbirds as they flitter between the rose and hibiscus bushes. Or go upstairs to the rooftop terrace where you can settle into a lounge chair for a siesta while basking in the Central American sun, or sit under the awning and enjoy a spectacular sunset with views of the three volcanoes that surround the Panchoy Valley. The rooftop pergola can also be reserved for special events and conventions.
In our properties group we offer 11 hotels and 2 sets of vacation rental apartments: Three 4-star hotels (1 with suites, 1 with a swimming pool and spa, and 1 set in the colonial ruins of a historical convent), two 3. 5-star hotels, three 3-star hotels, three 2. 5-star hotels. All of our hotels are within 4 blocks of each other and within 3 blocks of Antigua's beautiful central park. We have over 225 rooms and can accommodate up to 750 people. So, we can accommodate large groups in one single hotel or very large groups between a few of our hotels. Even if your group is split between a few of our hotels, you would never be more than a 3 minute walk from the rest of your group, since our hotels are very close to each other and very centrally located to the central park of Antigua. Also, if your group is interested in meal plans, we can provide breakfast, lunch and dinner. In Hotel Panchoy, we can offer single, double, triple or quad rooms with private bathrooms. We offer all private & comfortable rooms, 28 rooms in all.
3 day cancellation policy: If cancelled less than 3 days (72 hours) prior to check-in or no-show, you are charged the full remaining balance of your reservation.
For deposits paid to the hotel: If cancelled more than 14 days prior to check-in, you receive a full refund minus a $15 cancellation fee. If canceled less than 14 days but more than 3 days before check-in, you forfeit your deposit.
The hotel accepts US dollars, Quetzales, Travelers Checks and Credit Cards. If paying with credit or debit card at the hotel, there is a 6% surcharge.


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– only caffeic acid protected against the dextran sulfate sodium induced colitis
Researchers at Iowa State University have found that increased expression of a form of cytochrome P-450 (CYP4B1) is a key marker of inhibition of colitis in mice by caffeic acid, an anti-inflammatory antioxidant compound widely distributed in foods. The results, which appear in the June 2009 issue of Experimental Biology and Medicine, implicate CYP4B1, a form of cytochrome P450 previously found to be associated with resolution of allergic inflammation in another model. The normalization of CYP4B1 by caffeic acid treatment was associated with significant lessening of colitic damage, assessed by examining colon histopathology. In comparison with rutin, an anti-inflammatory flavonoid and hypoxoside extract, a botanical known as African potato previously shown to protect against colitis, all three compounds had anti-inflammatory effects, suppressing myeloperoxidase, IL-17 and iNOS and increasing IL-4, known factors associated with inflammation responses. But only caffeic acid protected against the dextran sulfate sodium induced colitis. Its novel mechanism related to CYP4B1 is being studied further. The research team, Zhong Ye, a graduate student in Toxicology, along with Microbiology graduate students Zhiping Liu and Abigail Henderson, Visiting Scientist Kwangwon Lee, Korea University, Dr. Michael Wannemuehler, Veterinary Microbiology, Dr. Jesse Hostetter, a veterinary pathologist, and Dr. Suzanne Hendrich, Toxicologist and Nutritionist, performed studies in 8 week old mice fed the various dietary components and then exposed to dextran sulfate sodium in a mildly irritating dose to induce colitis. Dr. Hendrich noted that "this study of caffeic acid will help us to advance studies of botanicals and plant foods with respect to their ability and mechanisms of inhibiting colitis, and perhaps colon cancer, because colitis increases risk for this disease".
In summary, normalization of expression of CYP4B1, a drug metabolizing enzyme possibly related to reversal of inflammatory damage was a hallmark of the efficacy of caffeic acid, a component found widely in plant foods in the human diet, to inhibit intestinal tissue damage in a mouse model commonly used to simulate colitis. Dr. Steven R. Goodman, Editor-in-Chief of Experimental Biology and Medicine said "The article by Hendrich and colleagues may help in the future design of more effective treatments to prevent or diminish colitis".


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The Masterblaster "Survivor - Liam Ashurst x J Collab"
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The Masterblaster™ "Survivor - Liam Ashurst x J Collab" Graphic
One of the things I like doing most in the summer is going camping, it's the ultimate getaway. I have tons of great memories since going with my family as a little kid, so it was fun to work on this ski graphic theme. I collaborated with UK artist Liam Ashurst, we started with dozens of ideas for camping related items, and eventually narrowed it down to just the "essentials" for survival!
I'm building only 450 pair of this new Limited Edition graphic on The Masterblaster ski and hand signing and numbering each pair so you have a unique ski like no one else. Grab a pair before these one-of-a-kind skis sell out!
We've also created a crewneck sweatshirt so you can rep this awesome art every day of the year. View all products from the "Survivor" Collection.
See more of Liam's artwork at Liamashurst.com
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The Masterblaster™ Specs
|2.25 / 2mm
|2.5 / 2mm
|2.75 / 2mm
|3 / 2mm
|3.25 / 2mm
|360 / 265mm
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|60 / 35mm
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The Masterblaster™ Construction
I've spent over two decades designing, developing, and continually refining the industries most innovative and award winning skis ever created. Now that I'm selling skis directly to you, I'm able to invest more money into using the most expensive, highest quality materials possible, sparing no expense like never before in the name of premium ski performance & durability. You'll literally feel the difference the moment you make your first turn and still be stoked, years later like it was still your first day on them! This is why I confidently back all my skis with a money back 100% satisfaction guarantee. Learn more about this ski's construction below…
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Titanal Metal Laminate
More power & stability where you need it!
Unique to this model ski, I'm using a titanal metal laminate on the top and bottom of the core. Instead of running it edge to edge, tip to tail, I've optimized the metal laminate's geometry & location running only narrow strips down the center and ending it before the tips. This way there's enough metal to dramatically increase power, stability & dampening over the length of the ski in contact with the snow, however the tips are lighter for dramatically reduced swing weight to maintain a nimble, lively & fun feel. You'll notice the tail of the ski metal geometry has slightly less metal to allow for a more playful and forgiving exit out of your turns while the tip has more for powerful initiation and reduced chatter in the tips. You'll feel like you're on a GS race ski when you're carving it up, yet be shocked how fun & nimble it feels in tight trees, chutes and even the bumps. Enjoy!
Maple Wood Core
Highest quality wood for a lively energetic feel & long life
The factory is located in Quebec Canada, so we got Maple, eh! Maple is a very expensive high quality hard wood, thus the reason it's used to build floors and furniture in your house that lasts a lifetime. Maple absorbs impact, and has a ton of energy for a very ski feel and long life. We run 4 – 20mm wide Maple laminates the entire length of the core, plus 100% under your foot for unprecedented energy, durability & binding screw retention. At the tips of my skis you'll see more of the light colored Aspen witch is incredibly lightweight with plenty strong when laminated alongside Maple for reduced swing weight at the tips.
Full Height Sidewalls
Maximum impact resistant & vibration dampening
We're using super durable, high impact absorbing Ultra High Molecular Weight (UHMW) polyethylene for our sidewalls. This is the same material we use on our ski's bases. It's very impact resistant and since it's full height, it also absorbs more vibration like using a longer spring in your car's suspension. Take a metal pipe and hit it against a rock, then do the same with a piece of plastic. The metal vibrates through to your bones & the plastic absorbs the vibration for you. That's the difference of having full height plastic shock absorbing sidewalls over your edges or not. We're cutting the isdes of the sidewalls to a 10* angle, with a nice step at the bottom for easy tuning like race skis.
Thickest Edge
The thickest, most durable edge in the industry
We use the thickest hardened steel edges in the industry 2.2mm x 2.5mm. More metal = more durable. Whether you're accidentally hitting a rock or purposely sliding a rail, you're edges will live a much longer life. You'll also be able to re-tune many more times or file them round to slide rails longer.
Sintered Base
The fastest, thickest, most durable base material
I don't match my clothes, but I always match my base & edge. We use the thickest edge so I also use the thickest base in the industry 1.8mm. I use sintered Ultra High Molecular Weight (UHMW) Polyethylene, the highest quality base material available. It absorbs wax better, slides faster, and is more durable than any other base material. Basically it's super hard & fast, like your _______ likes it.
Rubber Laminate
Absorbs vibration and dramatically reduces risk of delam
Think of a ski's construction like a magazine, each page = layers of material in the ski. Then bend your magazine you'll see every page slide against each other, this is "shear". This shear force trys to separate, thus delaminate all the layers in your ski every time it's flexed or the tips are slapped down on a jump landing. This is why I run a layer of thin rubber around the full perimeter of the ski over the entire edge, plus the full width of across the tip and tail. The rubber acts as an insulator so that the edge and other materials can slide against each other when flexing without delaminating. This dramatically improves durability & reduces vibration.
Quasitropic Fiberglass
Fibers run in 4 directions to maximize energy & strength
Fiberglass works like a guitar string, when it is flexed it wants to spring back, that's the energy or pop you feel in a ski. However this energy can only be applied in the direction the actual fiberglass is run. This means the more directions of fiberglass, the more energy, pop & responsiveness. Industry standard "Triaxial" fiberglass runs in only three directions, we use a Quasi Isotropic fiberglass configuration, same as the aerospace industry to maximize energy & strength in as many directions as possible, 4 different axis 0, 90, +45, -45. It costs more, but it's worth the performance.
High Definition Digital Printing
You already know I put a lot of value in graphics! So instead of traditional silk screening with low resolution image quality, you've seen the dots! I'm using a state of the art, Fuji UV Flat bed printer, a $170,000 machine that enables me to print high resolution from my computer directly to the plastic top & base. The resolution is unbelievable photo-real so you'll be one of few skiers in the world with skis looking this good on your feet.
The Masterblaster™ Awards
Blister Best Of 19/20 - Masterblaster"The Masterblaster offers good stability and excellent suspension - while also being fairly playful and quite forgiving and that sets it apart from the other skis here that match its stability. If you place a priority on stability and suspension, but also want your ski to perform well in softer conditions, The Masterblaster is a great options. Our testers really like it thanks to its poppier flex pattern and looser feel."
Freeskier Mag Editors' Pick 2020 - Masterblaster
"The fun uncle of this freeride category, The Masterblaster is back for another season of raucous partying. A maple wood core with a layer of Titanal gives it a powerful, stable ride without sacrificing any playfulness. Carving S-shapes into fresh corduroy, weaving your way through the trees or poppin' off the bumps, you're guaranteed a good time on The Masterblaster. Great for someone looking for a quiver-killer that can charge with the best of them."
Powder Magazine Skier's Choice 2020 - Masterblaster"The Masterblaster made me feel like the fastest skier on the mountain, with the most control and the fastest reflexes. I was able to pop in and out of multi-radius turns without hesitation, maintaining stability while preserving that playful, nimble feeling."
Blister Best Of 18/19 - Masterblaster"It is an excellent ski that has become a favorite of ours since it provides good stability in variable conditions, while also being more playful than the skis in this section that offer a similar level of stability and suspension. Furthermore, The Masterblaster also has enough tip and tail rocker to work quite well in deeper snow."
Freeskier Mag Editors' Pick 2019 - Masterblaster"It loves to be up on edge laying trenches, but the rocker profile helps it's surfiness. An absolute blaster of a ski, The Masterblaster skis like a racecar when you need it to, but leads the charge in the playfulness category."
SKI Mag Official Selection 2019 - Masterblaster"If 'fun' was a test category, The Masterblaster would top the chart. The dual metal laminate and maple wood core construction acted like a trampoline, and testers were popping all over the mountain with smiles on their faces."
Blister Best Of 17/18 - MasterblasterIt provides good stability in variable conditions, and has enough tip and tail rocker to work well in deeper snow. The Masterblaster is stable, quick, and could serve very well as a one-ski quiver for intermediate to expert skiers.
Ski Mag Best in Test 2018 - Masterblaster"Skied hard and provided plenty of snap, turn to turn." Scores were high on hardpack and in all turn shapes. Testers loved the "huge sweet spot," and agreed they'd be "a superb everyday ski for the East or firm snow."
Freeskier Mag Editors' Pick 2018 - Masterblaster"Wants to go so fast and is crazy stable... holds up like a boss on edge." Thanks to rockered tips and a multi-dimensional radii, the ski also provides playful performance when called upon. "Super fun and 'shredable', it launched some fun-sized cliffs into sludge and it mashed through crud like a snow plow."
Powder Magazine Skier's Choice 2018 - MasterblasterWith a maple core - the same shock-resistant wood found in bowling alleys - two sheets of Titanal, a long effective edge, and durability in the form of full sidewalls and an extra thick base, the Masterblaster is the definition of an all-mountain ski that dominates firm snow.
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Club 10 is Gymnastics Australia's quality assurance, risk management and club development system for affiliated gymnastics clubs.
Club 10 was initially developed to help people who run gymnastics clubs understand how to establish and maintain management systems that will assure quality and give the necessary information to enable clubs to build such systems.
Management systems, if well planned and written, will underpin any service business such as a gymnastics club. Although, not all gymnastics clubs will need to restructure all processes to meet National Standards, Club 10 can make good business sense and should also lead to improvements within each club.
Over the course of 2015 Club 10 is also introducing new tools and resources which will assist clubs in diagnosing any gaps in operational compliance or best practice and for identifying development opportunities.
There are many advantages for implementing quality management systems within a gymnastics club. The benefits associated with quality assurance and risk management can include improvements to both internal processes and external operations.
Through Club 10 gymnastics clubs can experience:
For further information and assistance please contact your State Association Club 10 Officer.


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I have been itching to sew for weeks. We've had a lot going on with holiday hoopla, a family wedding, and extended family staying with us for a week – all very good things – but I have hardly touched my sewing machine for weeks. I had big plans for this weekend to clean up Christmas, start a bunch of new projects, and clean out my sewing room. But then I got my annual post-Christmas bug and instead I feel like a piece of crud. I guess those things will wait.
Before I started feeling too crumby I did get to make a little Dresden bee block for Lori Holt. I think it turned out so cute and it went so fast. This Dresden has fewer and fatter wedges, cut using Lori's small "thimble" template. Lori has this Dresden tutorial on her blog.
Also, the Fat Quarter Shop has made this cute Lover's Lane Quilt using Tanya Whelen's Valentine Roses fabrics and my Brickyard quilt pattern. Kits are also available!
That will have to suffice for now. More thoughts on goals and plans for 2014 when this wretched cough stops so I can process life again.


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The oddest-looking hotel you'll see this year
Love 'em or hate 'em, you can't accuse China's architects of playing it safe or being boring.
Last month, the world watched (with some skepticism) as China broke ground on the world's tallest building -- the construction team behind the projected 838-meter Sky City plans to whip it up in an unbelievable 10 months.
This month, U.S.-based hotel brand Sheraton is opening what might be the oddest-looking piece of hotel architecture you'll see this year.
Designed by much-hyped Beijing-based architect Ma Yansong of MAD architects, the Sheraton Huzhou Hot Springs Resort is made up of "layers" of floors to create a ring that rises from the south bank of Huzhou's Taihu Lake.
Called the Sheraton Huzhou Hot Springs Resort, the property is just more than 100 meters high and 116 meters wide, covering an area of 75 acres with a total floor area of 95,000 square meters.
Interior spaces aren't too shabby, either.
The lobby features a wave-like series of lights made up of 20,000 Swarovski crystals.
The floor is paved with Afghan white jade and Brazilian tiger's eye stone. Just because.
The hotel's 27 floors have 321 rooms, including 40 suites, 37 villas and presidential suites.
Such a property doesn't come cheap.
Sheraton pegs the cost at $1.5 billion dollars, calling the design "the perfect embodiment of water, giving every room a view of the lake, natural light and ventilation no matter where it is located."
The property really stands out at night, thanks to an LED light system on the exterior skin that displays animated textures and patterns, all of it reflected on the water's surface.
Why Huzhou?
Huzhou isn't on the global travel map yet, but it's a popular destination for Shanghai residents looking for a weekend escape in natural surroundings -- it's just 160 kilometers west of the city.
Famous for its hot springs and bamboo forests -- scenes from Oscar-winning "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" were filmed here -- Huzhou is particularly busy in spring and autumn.
That decision to open a Sheraton here reflects the larger Starwood brand's heavy focus on China.
Of the 30 Asia hotels the brand will opening in 2013, half are opening in China.
As for the Sheraton Huzhou, the hotel is now open for guests, though not all facilities will be available until September 30.
Sheraton Huzhou Hot Spring Resort, No. 5858 Taihu Road, Huzhou, Zhejiang, China; +86 (0) 572 2299 999; from $395 a night


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This summarized case study is one of an initial set of eight success stories which illustrate the emerging global leadership of the Clean Revolution. The full-length case study - plus the other seven case studies and more information on The Clean Revolution - can all be found at TheCleanRevolution.org.
South Australia: Leading Australian climate and energy efforts
For the past decade, this small sub-national state has been a climate change and renewable energy pioneer in Australia. Driven by strong political leadership, the need to develop new sources of economic growth, and concerns about climate impacts, South Australia has established itself as a leader in clean energy deployment and investment. The development of these initiatives in an often regressive national policy environment, makes South Australia's achievements particularly noteworthy.
From a massive expansion in wind power, to the passing of the southern hemisphere's first climate legislation with emission reduction targets, South Australia has led the way Down Under. Were it a nation, South Australia would have the second highest level of wind energy penetration in the world after Denmark, and it has achieved higher per capita wind generation than any major country.
In June 2011, South Australia reached the Federal and South Australian Government set 20% renewable energy targets, three years ahead of the state's own deadline and nine years ahead of the national aspiration. This success prompted South Australia to increase its renewable energy ambitions to 33% by 2020.
Creating economic opportunities out of addressing adverse climate impacts is an important driver of action in South Australia. For example, as the driest state in the country, South Australia is positioning itself as an international leader in all aspects of water resource management and technologies, based on its own recent experience of severe drought.
With significant closures over recent years in the manufacturing sector, South Australia recognizes that low carbon market transformation is a platform for economic development. This is exemplified by the planned US$115 million Sustainable Industries Education Centre, which will train more than 8,000 students a year in new green technologies associated with the burgeoning US$ 4.1 billion construction industry. This sector accounts for over 8% of overall state employment, with its average annual employment growing by 20% in South Australia between 2000 and 2010.
See what's driving South Australia's current and future goals in our interview with Tim O'Loughlin, Commissioner for Renewable Energy, South Australia.
Read more about South Australia and explore the other seven case studies at TheCleanRevolution.org.
Your leadership
South Australia's leading work is just part of The Clean Revolution. Your leadership will drive The Clean Revolution - and your leadership is needed now. We're looking for business and government leaders who can either help support the campaign or provide us with compelling case studies. Join now, to help us deliver a better, smarter, more prosperous future for all.


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Democrats offer list of budgetary revisions
Hartford — Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and the Democratic leadership announced budget proposal revisions Friday that include delaying previously proposed tax breaks and eliminating anticipated revenue from keno.
The $19 billion budget proposal, which is in response to a collapse in surplus projections from $505 million to $43.4 million, includes tax cut delays and fund transfers to balance the budget while increasing funding for municipalities and educational programs. Malloy on Friday announced that he planned to maintain funding for pre-kindergarten education in needy school districts.
"The bottom line is that the budget will be balanced," Malloy said. "It puts surplus into the rainy day fund and makes real necessary investments in Connecticut's families. ...We are taking a balanced approach that moves our state forward and leaves no one behind."
Following a press conference on the budget revisions, Republicans said they had more questions than comments because the governor's budget proposal lacked detail.
"I think what we witnessed today was, how do I get to November without the people of Connecticut knowing what's really going on?" said state Sen. John McKinney, R-Fairfield, a gubernatorial candidate. "That's what this budget is really about."
For the time being, this year's budget and next year's budget appear to be balanced, but the nonpartisan Office of Fiscal Analysis has projected a $1.4 billion budget deficit for the fiscal year after Election Day, which Republicans say will be left for whoever wins the 2014 election. Malloy said on Friday that he wasn't concerned about the future budget deficit projection. But budget revisions, including delaying tax exemptions on clothing and footwear, non-prescription medication and teachers' pensions, could make balancing the budget more difficult in the future.
"I don't care about that number because we are not going to have a tax increase and we are going to live within the budget," Malloy said. He said he expects revenues to continue to grow and that there would be small spending increases such as the ones he produced four years in a row.
Surplus estimates came in $461 million short for this year and $282 million short for next year. The administration said it used conservative estimates but that much of the revenue decline was due to investors claiming large capital gains in 2012 before the expiration of the George W. Bush-era tax cuts and likely claiming less when federal taxes rose in 2013. Republicans disagreed and said the January to April revenue decline, which included drops in sales and corporation tax revenue, were due to a lagging economy. What is left of the surplus will go to the state's rainy day fund, Malloy said.
To address next year's shortfall, Democrats pushed back the sales tax exemption on clothing and footwear under $50 back a month, to July 1, 2014, thereby moving the exemption forward to the next fiscal year.
Democrats also delayed the tax exemption on nonprescription drugs by nine months, to kick in April 1, 2015. The income tax cut for retired teachers' pensions was also delayed until tax year 2015 instead of tax year 2014. The income tax cut would be phased in over time and start at 10 percent, Malloy's budget chief Benjamin Barnes said, rather than the previously proposed 25 percent.
Few spending cuts were mentioned, but Barnes said the budget relied on $10 million in savings from a "soft" hiring freeze — not rehiring for positions when staff leave —and $10 million is savings from non-personnel reductions such as purchasing less equipment and supplies.
Democrats also chipped away at several programs that were proposed when revenue expectations were higher. For instance, the Appropriations Committee had proposed spending about $4.4 million more to help provide for the 3,532 people with disabilities who are on a wait list for state services. The revised budget would provide $4 million more in order to provide services to 100 people now on the wait list.
"We found a way to do it a little cheaper," Barnes said.
House Republican Leader Larry Cafero said the Democrats might not have liked their revised budget, which they proposed Thursday, "but at least we showed you every single line item or where we got what we got."
The budget proposal provided to the media only included the two major funds, the General Fund and the Special Transportation Fund, so it is unclear how much spending has increased. The Malloy administration said spending has increase by only 1.6 percent year over year.
Meanwhile, the implementation of keno, which was to occur in 2014-15, has been removed from the budget as a revenue-generator, Malloy said. The state was anticipating at least $19 million in annual revenue from the game of chance. "There will be no keno in the next fiscal year," Malloy said.
The governor's proposal to add 1,020 pre-kindergarten seats next year "is largely intact," Barnes said, though there have been some minor adjustments.
Other Malloy initiatives from February that remained in the budget plan include $125.5 million to upgrade the state's community colleges and four state universities and the CHET Baby Scholars program that offers new parents $250 to start a tax-free college savings account.
"I actually feel pretty good, there will be no increase in the future, we will not overspend, we have a pretty consistent rate of increased spending. which was about 2.8 percent (over three years)," Malloy said.
The budget also gives municipalities an $80 million bump in aid.
Municipalities would get $48 million more in Education Cost Sharing grants next year compared to this year, $10 million more in Payment in Lieu of Taxes for state-owned property and $10 million more in PILOT funds for nonprofit colleges and hospitals.
"We have come a long way in Connecticut as far as fiscal soundness, and this governor has led that effort," said House Speaker Brendan Sharkey, D-Hamden. "There are seeds that we planted in the depths of the recession that are now bearing fruit."
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Google Chromecast Review
Google rolled out its Chromecast media device earlier this past summer and after using it this fall I'm sorry I didn't get to it sooner. This small device was easy to setup and provided a great solution for viewing my Google Play purchased media on my TV.
The device was very easy to install, simply by installing Chromecast on my Android device and then plugging it into an HDMI port on the TV. the device does need some external power however and comes with a USB cord that can be run from a power outlet or a USB port on the TV (if there is one available). From there the Chromecast software found the device and walked me through a few simple steps to connect it to the internet and get going.
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WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Monday night the City of Wilmington hosted a public input meeting to get feedback on a proposed Municipal Service District or MSD for Downtown. This is a proposed property tax increase.
Wilmington Downtown Inc. is proposing the tax revenue will be used for ambassadors for additional safety and security, cleaning, enhanced economic development, amenities for enhanced beautification, and marketing and branding.
Paul Cowan of Down Island Traders on South Front Street said attending public input meetings about a potential Municipal Service District hasn't changed his views on it.
"I haven't changed my mind," said Cowan. "It makes me stronger in my resolve."
Cowan said he won't really benefit from the services from the tax increase.
"I think the proposal is sort of a subsidy for night time businesses," said Cowan.
He said the proposed 40 percent of the revenue going to safety and security is a concern.
"Most of the problems for security are night time problem," said Cowan.
Cowan said it's the restaurants and bars downtown that have the most to gain not retail shops, like his, that are open just during the day.
Ed Wolverton, president of the Wilmington Downtown Inc., said they looked for a compromise when drawing up this proposal that should satisfy all business and property owners.
"Craft what we thought would be a reasonable rate but will still have some impacts that would benefit people that would be paying for it," said Wolverton.
The proposed tax is .07 cents per $100 property value, so if your building is worth $100,000, you'd pay $70 a year.
The group that is tasked with presenting the proposal to city council has until April 1. After that the Wilmington City Council will choose to approve the proposal, make changes or deny it.


text: :) Don't know if many of you have had the chance to read the online magazine called Today's Cacher but if you haven't you should. I think this is maybe the 4th month since their inception.Anyway there is an article in there that I just about busted a gut on while reading it and thought maybe ya'll would get a kick out of it. It's titled "Wives and Geocaching " by El Diablo .I found it hilarious anyway.There are lots of interesting stories and articles for all age groups too,check it out.www.todayscacher.com


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K2K ina day! Yay! Well, technically, as we finished at the Golden Stairs we didn't complete the walk - only 870m short of the official finish which is the Old Climbers Carpark at Narrowneck. But, if you have an engineering background as I do, as opposed to a theoretical mathematician's, you'll know that close enough is good enough!
A challenging bushwalk in the Kanangra region. Originally I had planned to do a three day walk from Kanangra to Katoomba for the Silver Qualifying Walk but alas the logistics of the car shuffle proved to be too complex so I settled for a three day circuit starting at Kanangra Walls, down the Gingra Ridge to the Kowmung River, up to 100 Man Cave via Compagnoni Pass and the Ti Willa Plateau


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« Back to overview CVR ULTIMATE 5
CVR Ultimate 5 is the 5-hole version of our Ultimate series, Available in 17 ", 18", 19 "and 20". Due to its subtle design, you get a very strong rim with a sporty lookt. This rim is not only for cars, but also for heavier SUVs, or lighter recreational vehicles.
CVR Line rims are initially drawn and developed at our manufacturers . After technical adjustments to our standard, we have got the exclusivity to distribute these rims in Europe.
With CVR Line rims we evolve the designs of our manufacturers to fit cars better and adapt to our standards in Europe. Quality is very highly regarded and we also expect this from our manufacturers. therefore we can guarantee a perfect finish of your rims.
Each car is always as a unique project, we can always perfectly tailor a set of rims.This gives a great satisfaction to our customers and the first set of wheels ordered, will be in most cases not the last they order. Our machines work on 0.003 mm accuracy and always fit on the car.
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FO: Evening Stockings for a Young Lady
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Pattern: Evening Stockings for a Young Lady from Knitting Vintage Socks by Nancy Bush
Yarn: The Knittery's Merino Cashmere Sock in "Geranium"
Modifications: I ripped off Kristy's modifications to make these regular socks instead of knee socks. I also only used rows 1-4 of the 5-row pattern. Kristy's socks inspired me to cast on a pair. This pattern didn't jump out at me when I leafed through the book; however, the pretty versions of this out there in blogland are quite compelling.
The pattern called for 20 chain stitches on the heel flap which struck me as a bit excessive. I usually use 16 and now I wish I'd followed the advice of the sage Ms. Bush. I probably won't wear these socks with shoes that will rub against that lace at the heel. No matter, that still leaves plenty of shoe possibilities!
Way back in September, I cast on for this bolero by DROPS Design. It was a surprisingly fast knit, although the ribbing took as long as the rest of the garment. It has been nearly done for about six weeks. What remains? Some surgery.
Full report next week! For now, you'll have to live with a meme. I've been tagged by Glenna and Jenna…


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Our doors are open to welcome new patients who are ready to receive the best in dental care. We are skilled at treating patients from all dental backgrounds and make every effort to ensure your appointment is as comfortable as possible. We have provided superior care to East County residents since 1985, guiding them onto the path of improved dental health. Please feel free to browse our website and/or facebook page for more information about our practice.


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The Bacardi Building is one of Havana's principal landmarks, standing on the western edge of the city's historical centre. Its architect, Esteban Rodríguez Castells, originally won the international competition for its construction with a neo-Renaissance proposal, but after visiting the 1925 Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes in Paris he completely reworked his design as an extravaganza of Art Deco style.
The building, which is twelve stories high and has more than a passing resemblance to a Babylonian ziggurat, was completed in 1930 by an international team headed by Esteban Rodríguez with his project associates architect Rafael Fernández and engineer José Menéndez.
The façade of the Edificio Bacardí is lavishly decorated with red Bavarian granite inlaid with brass embellishments which include a stylized Art Deco version of Havana's coat of arms. The upper part of the building is faced with glazed terracotta reliefs of geometric patterns, flowers and female nudes by Maxfield Parrish. Its sumptuous interior details include blue mirrors; stucco reliefs; brushed and polished brass; mural paintings; mahogany and cedar panelling; stained and acid-etched glass; gold leaf and rose-coloured, pale green and black inlaid marble from Germany, Sweden, Norway, Italy, France, Belgium and Hungary. The lamps and other fittings throughout the building are superb examples of the Art Deco style and the atmospheric mezzanine bar has retained all its original furniture and decorative details. The building's central tower is crowned by a three dimensional figure of the Bacardi bat, which appears throughout the building along with sunburst, fan, wave, spiral and geometric patterns and Art Deco imagery of roses, pineapples and other tropical fruit.
The restoration of the Edificio Bacardí was completed in 2003 by the Office of the City Historian of Havana.


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I will go to THE VOC@LOiD M@STER 23 on 15th Dec by request.
This is an event which I will go by customer's request, so you need to pay event charge.
Now I receive 1 application for this event. About event charge, please ask me!
If you want to order, please read the instractions before order.
1 There is no guarantee that I will be able to get all books or items which you order.
2 I will send a shopping list before events. If you don't check the list and reply before events, I can't accept for your order.
3 For new customers, please reply within 3days before shipment. If I can't receive your email within 3days, I will cancel your order and never have a transaction with you.
4 Please check my blog and twitter till you receive the package.
5 If you need item pictures, I will attach them.
6 For new customers, you must pay item price in advance, because some of new customers don't pay and contact me!
7 Almost all Doujinshis and items are not packed and event places are so crowded. It is possible that they are damaged little. If you care for the quality of Doujinshis and items, I recommend no ordering.
8 Due to bad weather, it is possible that the items are damaged.
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IBM Corp. it has won a 10-year contract to manage the IT infrastructure of Indian mobile company Idea Cellular
The agreement with Idea Cellular Ltd., India's fifth-largest mobile phone
company with 14 million subscribers, covers its existing operations and
potential new additions, International Business Machines Corp. said in
a statement. The deal also involves some back-office operations.
The contract reflects IBM's efforts to win more business within India,
where it is investing $6 billion over three years through 2009 to expand
service centers catering to customers worldwide.
It also marks a twist in the trend in which major Western companies have
looked to Indian outsourcing firms to handle software design, customer
calls and other jobs. With the rapid growth of the economy, Indian corporations
also are farming out technology-related aspects of their businesses--in some cases handing the work to global companies with outsourcing centers
in India.
IBM, the world's largest computer service company, now employs about
53,000 people in India, second only to the United States, where it has
about 125,000 employees. However, Indian sales account for less than 1
percent of IBM's global revenue.
In 2004, IBM won a similar outsourcing order from Bharti Enterprises,
which operates India's largest mobile phone company. That deal, also spread
over 10 years, was valued at $750 million.
Idea Cellular is a part of the Aditya Birla Group, a leading Indian business
conglomerate with $12 billion in revenue and interests spanning cement,
textiles and petrochemicals.
IBM said there was no precise figure for the size of the deal because
the agreement calls for the company to get paid more for its services
if Idea's revenues grow faster than certain forecasts.
Besides managing Idea's IT infrastructure, IBM will also provide technology
that will help the mobile phone company handle billing and credit collection,
manage fraud and customer relationships and provide self-care to customers.
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